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UNITED STATES · 1942

The Major and the Minor

Billy Wilder
Classical Hollywood deception and disguise romantic comedy class differences coming of age mistaken identity
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Synopsis

Low on funds, working-class girl Susan Applegate disguises herself as a youngster in order to pay half fare home. But little 'Sue Sue' finds herself in a whole heap of grownup trouble when she hides out in a compartment with handsome Major Philip Kirby.

Year1942
CountryUnited States
DirectorBilly Wilder
MovementClassical Hollywood
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